We go big time with a five star lineup for this episode of the Pickaxe Podcast. Zach, Evan, Dan, Gordon and Ryan break down NBA free agency right at 12:00 AM Eastern July 1st. The guys dive right in as news unfolds that the Denver Nuggets look to strike deals with Paul Millsap and George Hill. Meanwhile the Minnesota Timberwolves cnitinue to add to their arsenal with the acquisiton of Jeff Teague while also remaining in the hunt for another key veteran like Paul Millsap or J.J. Redick

The guys also manage to sidebar to get into a little talk about the Nuggets Summer League roster and what their watching for. Dan declares his Tyler Lydon to be the greatest while Zach gets into fringe draft and stash prospects. Truly the full gambit of Nuggets offseason in this pod!

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Draft disaster

What the heck happened

Thoughts on Trey Lyles acquisition?

Thoughts on Tyler Lydon?

Thoughts on Cancar and Morris?

 

Jimmy Butler to Minnesota

will the timberwolves have a better record than Denver next season?

What was Chicago thinking?

Would you have included Murray in a Butler deal?

 

Break

 

Kevin Love rumors

Is Kevin love a good fit in Denver

Who would you be willing to trade/what would it take to get him?

Should the Nuggets give up young assets to add a win now player with the Warriors still a thing?

 

Heading into free agency

Any other trades Nuggets should explore first?

Who’s Denver’s top target if they get Love? If they don't?

One under the radar player you wouldn't mind Denver going after?

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Briefly talk about what’s happened the last few days:

Nets-Lakers trade

Brooklyn is sending Brook Lopez and the 27th pick to the Lakers for D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov

Hornets-Hawks trade

Charlotte is sending Miles Plumlee, Marco Belenelli and 41st pick to the Hawks for Dwight Howard and the 31st pick

Jimmy Butler says no to Cleveland

Pau Gasol opts out. Chris Paul destination?

 

Quick dive into five most likely players Denver grabs at 13

OG Anunoby - What grade would Denver get?

Zach Collins - grade?

Justin Jackson - grade?

Jordan Bell - grade?

TJ Leaf - grade?

 

What is the maximum price willing to be paid to move up for Josh Jackson or Jonathan Isaac?

Is there any other player worth moving up for?

 

What are your three biggest sleepers in the 2nd round?

 

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Arturus sticking around

How relieved are you

How do you think this changes the day to day activities of Art and TC

What does this say about the Kroenke’s commitment to winning

 

CP3 to meet with Denver

Leverage or more?

Would CP3 take away from Jokic’s touches

How comfortable are you giving a max deal to a 32 year old?

 

Free Agents want to play with Jokic

Just talk or real?

Which free agents pair best with Jokic?

 

 

Break

 

 

Draft

TC mentioned being motivated to trade up for a couple of players, who do you think that is?

What would you trade to move up for Isaac?

Do you think the Nuggets should trade back? Who would you target?

Is OG Anunoby the guy if the Nuggets stand pat?

Thoughts on the Boston/Philly trade rumor?

 

 

Conclusion

 

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Gallo opts out

How much is too much for Gallo’s contract?

Do you personally want him back?

More likely to be on the team next season, Gallo or Chandler

 

Bucks courting Arturus

Big deal if he left?

How likely is it you think he goes?

 

Next batch of pre-draft workouts

Anyone catch your eye?

How likely are the Nuggets to use all three of their draft picks?

 

Break

 

 

NBA Finals

Thoughts about game 1

Predictions for game 2

If the finals ends up not being competitive how bad is it for the league?

 

KD’s Legacy

How big of a disappointment will it be if Warriors lose?

Does joining the warriors mean KD can never be thought of in the same way as a LeBron or MJ?

How many championships will the Warriors win?

 

 

Conclusion

 

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Nuggets Workouts

Anybody catch your eye on the list of players who worked out for the Nuggets?

How much do you pay attention to pre-draft workouts

 

Nuggets odds and ends

Are the Nuggets due for a jersey re-design?

Do you think they'll have a DLeague team next season? Any opinion on where it should be?

 

Rapid Fire Round: will he or won't he be on the team next season

Mason Plumlee

Danilo Gallinari

Jameer Nelson

Kenneth Faried

Wilson Chandler

 

 

Break

 

 

NBA Finals

How much of the conference finals did you watch?

Excited about Cavs/Warriors 3 or over it?

Who ya got?

 

LeBron passes MJ for all time playoff scoring

How big of an achievement is it?

Where do you rank LeBron all time?

Will LeBron ever be considered clearly the GOAT like MJ?

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All NBA Teams

did Jokic deserve a 3rd team spot?

What do you think of Russell Westbrook not being an unanimous pick?

Should players earning potential be tied to something the media votes on?

 

Chris Finch departure

How big of a blow to Denver is this?

Are you alarmed that the Nuggets seem to lose a lot of coaches after just one season

 

Break

 

Stiffy Awards w/ Gordon and Ryan

who was your MVP/ least valuable?

Who was your best/worst coach?

Who was your best/worst executive?

 

Stiffy Awards w/ Dan and Ashley

Who was your most improved/least improved

Who was your rookie of the year/worst rookie

Who was your DPOY/worst defender

 

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Kyle Lowry rumors

would you take a chance on Lowry?

What would be the right contract?

Would it mean giving up on Mudiay?

 

Draft Lottery

If they did win, who would you want them to take

If they stay at 13 what do you want them to do?

 

Break

 

NBA Playoffs

James Harden collapse

Wizards Celtics game 7/John Wall

Do any of these teams have a chance to beat the cavs/warriors

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Draft Lottery

Best reason why the Nuggets should win the lottery

If they did win, who would you want them to take

If they stay at 13 what do you want them to do?

 

Nuggets Odds and ends

Excited about the idea of a new practice facility

How important is it to get a d-league team?

Malik Beasley gets his jersey retired. Anyone from your high school ever have their jersey retired?

 

Break

 

NBA Playoffs

Favorite series of 2nd rd

Which team has the best chance to upset the cavs or warriors (The Monstars)

Is the lack of parity hurting the NBA

 

Do we recognize how great LeBron James is?

“They’ve got LeBron James,” Lowry told The Vertical late Friday night. “Nobody’s closing the gap on him. I mean, that’s it right there: They’ve got LeBron James and nobody’s closing the gap on him. I don’t know when his prime is going to stop. I don’t think it’s going to stop anytime soon. I think he’ll be able to continue what he’s doing for a long time. But that’s basketball. You’ve got to find a way to beat the best.”

LEBRON JAMES last 10 playoff games (10-0):

41-16-7, 41-8-11, 27-11-11, 36-6-13, 25-10-7, 41-13-12, 33-10-4, 35-10-4, 39-6-4, 35-8-7

34.9 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 8.0 APG, 54.4 FG%, 46.3 3P%, 63.7 TS%

Could Nikola Jokic be 80 percent of that some day?

 

Conclusion

 

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ESPN Layoffs

Is it the beginning of the end for ESPN

What does it take to succeed in this media market

journalism jobs becoming less and less viable

 

NBA 1st round

Utah LAC predictions/discussion

Most disappointing/surprising team of the first round

Second round match up you're most looking forward to

 

Break

 

Jamal Murray injury/surgery

Are you more or less optimistic knowing Jamal's rookie performance wasn't at 100%

If he misses summer league is it a big deal

 

Tim Connelly interview on Altitude

Said they would have traded players, who do you think that was?

Talked about defining roles, what should those be?

Gallo top priority in offseason

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